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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 1,076.52 and 255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 1,076.52 and 255.67 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 1,076.52 = 255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/1,076.52 = 255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 1,076.52 × 255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 275,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,233.87/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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